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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
September 16, 2022
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
8:30 a.m. via Zoom
Land Acknowledgement (Attachment 1)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Arts Commission regular meeting of July 16, 2022
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC FORUM
LIAISON REPORTS
Council Liaison Stefani Seffinger
Community Development Liaison Johanna Tuthill
APRC Liaison Jim Lewis
PAC WORKPLAN and PROJECT UPDATES
Golden Connections Medallion Update
Plan for Acceptance at CC of Resolution to Council of Micah Blacklight Gift, & PAC Endorsements.
OTHER BUSINESS
Meeting update Social Equity Racial Justice Commission
Future Public Art Forums by PAC Discussion & considerations: A sub-committee
Painting ODOT Utility Boxes project update
Developing a plaque for Nourishing Our Community
Otter Lifter Canoe project of AHS update
Annual report to City Council from PAC, Draft (Attachment 2)
ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: October 21, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
ATTACHMENTS
Minutes from August 19, 2022 meeting
1. Land Acknowledgement draft
2. Draft Report
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PUBLIC ARTSCOMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
August 19, 2022
DRAFTMinutes
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ken Engelundcalled the meeting to order at 8:34a.m. via Zoom.
Commissioners Present:Staff Present:
Ken EngelundJohanna Tuthill, Associate Planner
Cassie Preskenis
Laura BloomAPRC Liaison:
Stanley SmithJim Lewis(absent)
Destiny Young
Council Liaison:
Stefani Seffinger
Absent Members:Members of the Public:
Joel Frank Peter Finkle
Jennifer LongshoreJohn Pugh
Andrew Stallman
Gina DuQuenne
II.ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA-None
III.PUBLIC FORUM–Nomember of the public wished to speak. The Commission received one written public comment
(see attachment #1).
IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Arts CommissionRegular Meeting,July 15, 2022
Commissioners Bloom/Preskenism/s to approve the minutes with one correction. Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion
passed5-0.
V.LIAISON REPORTS
Community Development Liaison –Associate Planner Johanna Tuthill informed the Commission that the
Say Their Names art project was progressing, and was on the radar of both the City Council and the
Community Development department.
Council Liaison –Councilor Seffinger informed the Commissionthat the Council is currently working on the
city budget, and will soon be working on a survey with SOU to garner community feedback regarding
pressing issues facing the City. The Council will alsodetermine whether to change the format for some city
commissions.
VI.OTHER BUSINESS
Equity Lens Follow-Up, Land Acknowledgement
Commissioner Preskenisread theupdatedLand Acknowledgement and proposed that the
statement include a line written by herself and Commissioner Smith.
Chair Engelund recommended that the government’s role in the treatment of Native Americans
also be acknowledged in the statement. Commissioner Smith agreed with thisaddition, and
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further recommended that the Council also adopt this change. Councilor’s Seffinger and
DuQuenne agreed that it should be added to the Council’s statement.
Commissioners Smith/Preskenis m/s to approve the revised land acknowledgement. VoiceVote: ALL AYES. Motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioners Preskenis/Smith m/s to recommend that the City Council adopt the revised land acknowledgement.
Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 5-0.
Remarks by Councilor Gina DuQuenne
Councilor DuQuenne thanked the Commission for allowing her to come before them to speak.
She expressed admiration and gratitude to Micah BlackLight for the Say Their Names art piece
and theloveand history that it evokes. She voiced disappointment in someonlinecommentators
who seektosilencethevoices of African-Americans in the community.Councilor DuQuenne
remarked that the art piece could be a great educational piece for the community, and that thi
education can create common ground.Shethanked the Commission for its work onthe Say Their
Names artwork, and hopes to see this go before the Council soon. Sheconcluded by stating that
she wished to live in an Ashland that is against racismand inclusive of all peoples, and that the
Say Their Names artwork was a step towardsbringing the community together.
Councilor Seffinger stated that the fastest avenue for approval would be for it to be brought before
the Council, and that it should be brought forward as a gift instead of as a part of public art.
Commissioner Smith expressed support for Councilor DuQuenne’s statements and agreed that
the community needs to come together. He took exception to all negative comments about the
artwork being race-related, and stated that he believed that the religious iconography may be
inappropriate. However, he believed that personal aesthetics need not be factored into the
decision making process.
Commissioner Preskenis remarked that she had personally heard comments about the artwork
that were race-related, which made its installation all the more important. She stated that this
piece had been created by,and represented,the African-American community. She
acknowledged that not all comments regarding the artwork were race-related,butthat many of the
strongestnegativereactions were.
Chair Engelund noted that the Commission would vote only on the issuesof the artwork, and that
any personal opinions would not be discussed.
Councilor DuQuennestatedthat art is subjectiveand that not all will approve of the artwork, but
that many will appreciate the piece and Mr. BlackLight’s good intentions.
Councilor Seffingerpointed out that any overt religious referencesinart pieceshave caused
issues in the past.
Chair Engelund advisedthat the Commissionrecommend that Council Liaison Seffinger move to
add the Say Their Names giftfrom Micah BlackLightto the Council Agenda.The Ashland Parks
and Recreation department(APR)would then be tasked with preparing the site if approved by the
Council.
Review of Resolution to Council of Say Their Names Collective Gift: Micah Blacklight’s work (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
The Commission presented its proposed motion recommending that Council Liaison Seffinger add
the Say Their Names Collective gift to the Council agenda (see attachment #2).
Councilor Seffinger remarked that viewing it as a gift rather than an item that went through the
public art process would be a more fair way to present it to the Council. This would also be more
consistent with the way in which this artwork was presented to the public.She pointed outthat a
select committee hasoften workedwith artists on past projectsto discuss changes, engineering,
and public comments. Councilor Seffinger noted that she is speaking only as the Council Liaison,
and that the final decision is up to the Commission.
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Commissioner Smith inquired if the APR had the fundsavailable in its budget for the installation,
or if it would need to request funding from the Council. Councilor Seffinger responded that it will
likely come out of the Public Work’s budget. Chair Engelund noted that he had provided a timeline
of events that began with the death of George Floyd until the present, which would be included in
the minutes (see attachment #3).
Commissioner Bloom inquired if the previous motion was now void. Chair Engelund responded
that it was still largely relevant, and that the project would draw upon both the recommendations
of both the Commission and the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission.
There was general discussion regarding the process for the art project to move forward.
Commissioner Preskenis noted that the BIPOC mural and Canoe projects had both been passed
without a select committee, and commented that Mr. BlackLight’s gift seemed tobe held to a
different standard.Councilor Seffinger said that discussions regarding safety, placement, and
upkeep were held regarding the Canoe installation. She added that discussions regarding an
artwork are easier when there is a physical model availableversus thosein theearlyconceptual
phase. Chair Engelund suggested that the Commission work with the artist and provide regular
updates to the Council.
Commission Smith requested clarification regarding the impact of the Commission’s endorsement
or non-endorsementonthis project.Chair Engelund responded that the project would be able to
go forward without the Commission’s endorsement, but that it would be in the record.
Councilor DuQuenne encouraged the Commission to endorse Mr. BlackLight’s gift to the City.
She stressed that he had worked within City regulations and that this would be a goodgift for the
Cityto add its name to, and that the Commission’s endorsement would add significant weight to
the approval process. She added that the Commission’s collective endorsement could help
convince those opposed to the project.
Councilor Seffinger expressed concern that the project did no follow the Commission’s process
and that a select committee had not been named, nor had the project been shown to the public as
extensively as projectshad beenin the past.
Commissioner Bloom pointed out that there had been an extensive presentation and evaluation
by the Commission, and cited Ashland Municipal Code 2.29.110 to show that the proper process
had been followed.She stated that the code is clear in its guidelines,and that the process was
conducted correctly. Commissioner Preskenis agreed, and stated that she saw no problem with
the Commission’s motion. Councilor Seffinger conveyedthat the Commission can continue with
its original motion if it feels that the process has been completed.
Commissioner Young exited the meeting at 9:32am.
Commissioners Preskenis/Bloomm/s torecommend that the Public Arts Commission endorse the sculpture design
concept of Micah BlackLight’s “Ancestor’s Future: Crystalizing Our Call” as the Say Their Names Collectives gift to
the City of Ashland, and that the art concept will have a final review for quality upon completion,and in solidarity to
the message of social and racial justice that the Public Arts Commission recommends that the City Council allocates
the funds or labor required for the site preparation and installation of the sculpture.Voice Vote:Commissioners
Preskenis, Engelund, Bloom, AYE.Commissioner Smith abstained.Motion passed 3-0.
Elks Club & John Pugh Mural Project Presentation
Mr. Pugh provided an update regarding his request to paint a mural on the Elks Lodge wall. He
stated that the Elks Lodge had signed an agreement allowing him to move forward, and have also
suppliedwithsome funding to develop a model and sketch of the project.He then gave a
presentation of his past artworks (see attachment #4)
Chair Engelund remarkedthat he had spoken with the Historic Commission about the mural
becoming the hub for the Marking Ashland Places (MAP) project. Commissioner Preskenis asked
for clarification over the official process if this became part of the MAP project. Commissioner
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Smith responded that the procedurewould be extensive and would include a selection panel and
a call for artists. Chair Engelund recommended that the MAP project be added to the
Commission’s agenda to formalize the process. Mr. Pugh inquired if it would be appropriate to
begin seeking funding, to which Commissioner Smith agreed that it would be.
Councilor Seffinger commented that another consideration for the Commission is whether it is
seen as a gift and is endorsed bypublic arts,because then opening the project up to the public
processwould be less problematic.
Haines & Friends Grant Application Proposal
Commissioner Bloomstated that the Commission would need to contactthe Oregon Department
of Transportation (ODOT)before any moving forward.She added that Commissioner Preskenis,
Peter Finkle, and herself had identified anutility box on the corner of Siskiyou Blvd. and Walker
Ave. that could be an appropriate candidate for an art project.She andCommissioner Preskenis
had also spoken with the Presbyterian Church which has expressed interest in collaborating with
the Commission on a project.
Mr. Finkle spoke with ODOTwhichwill require a signed agreement with the City, a process that
can take up to several months, but will not inhibit the Commission’s eligibility forthe grant. An
artist will also need to be chosen to work on a rough design. Mr. Finkle asked if it would be
worthwhile to attempt to submit a grant application by the August 31, 2022 deadline, or to seek
fundraising over the next few months instead.He added that an artist and design would need to
be chosen before an application could be submitted. Commissioner Preskenis stated that it would
be difficult to meet the deadline, and Commissioner Bloom agreed.
Chair Engelund suggested that the task group continue to work on the utility box with ODOT and
the Church, andCommissioner Bloom saidthat this would allow the Commission to identify more
candidates for future projects. Mr. Finkle suggested that the Commission make a motion to have
Mike Morrison from Public Works follow up with ODOTand begin the agreement process.
CommissionersEngelund/Preskenis m/s to havethe task group continue to work on the utility box with ODOT and
thePresbyterianChurch.Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 4-0.
CommissionersPreskenis/Smithm/s forthe Commissiontocontact Mike Morrison and request that he begin the
process with ODOT for approval of the Public Arts Commission to seek out artists to paint their utility boxes.Voice
Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 4-0.
VII.PAC WORKPLAN
First Friday Report
Chair Engelund stated that Commissioners Bloom, Preskenis, and himself would be giving public
art talks on First Friday in September.
Golden Connections Update–Plaque clean-up
Ms. Tuthillsaid that shehas not received any further updates regarding the cleaning, but that she
would continue to reach out to the APR department for a status report.
VIII.ADJOURNMENT -9:43AM
Next Meeting:September 16, 2022
IX.ATTACHMENTS
July15, 2022Minutes
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-----Original Message-----
From: Wendy Eppinger <emailforwendy27@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 9:36 AM
To: Planning Commission - Public Testimony <PC-public-testimony@ashland.or.us>
Subject: advisory commission testimony Public Art Comission
\[EXTERNAL SENDER\]
Please acknowledge this e mail testimony in regards to the Say Their Names proposed sculpture by
Micah Lightfoot at Ashland Creek Park. my name is Wendy Eppinger I live aT 190 Walker Ave and my
phone number is 541 482 7303..unfortunately I will be traveling during the meeting and will not be able
to attend.
I am disturbed by this proposed piece in two ways….
No.1. The process was flawed. Requests for summitals talks were sent to participating organizations and
“were picked up locally “ but my inquiry on 8/3 as to “local sources”was never responded to by BASE or
Say Their Names .I subsequently found out that there were only 4 submittals. I don’t think any public
monies should be spent on an project with so few submissions.
No. 2…Mr. Lightfoot’s Proposal… I believe his piece does not really represent his intended wishes. I have
read his statement many times and believe what he has created graphically does not reflect his
intentions. To the general public his facial image projects an adversity which I feel was not his intention.
Ashland Next Door a web based community publication, received 142 reactions to this proposed piece.
Please peruse these statements under Amy Titus, the woman who presented this piece.
Proposed solution
Repeat the calls for submission to include a wider population of artists
Have a group of professional skilled artists to work with Mr. Blacklight to aesthetically represent his
intention.
I belong to a group of local experienced artists and am including a selection of their responses to this
proposed sculpture….in a separate e mail. thank you for taking my reponses seriously.
For PAC consideration 8/19/22
Following discussion, a proposed motion for consideration
regarding the Say Their Names (STNs) Micah Blacklight work
Future: Crystallizing Our
The Public Arts Commission recommends Council Liaison Stef Seffinger
move to the City Council agenda for their resolution the Say Their Names
Collective gift of the proposed Micah Blacklight statue Future:
Crystallizing our As in the Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 2.29.110 -
Gifts. The presentation of the Council Liaison to draw upon:
1) the STN Collective Power Point presentation, the
presentation of his vision of the work, materials, design,
collaborators, location, and how it honors the names on the T-Shirts
on the fence in Rail Road Park;
2) the endorsement of the Public Arts Commission (PAC) according
to the AMC Public Art selection criteria Part A and B with emphasis
on #1 and #9;
3) the endorsement of the Ashland Park and Recreation Commission
(APRC) and offer of in-kind engineering and required site
preparation,
4) an appropriate base to receive the completed
The presentation may reference the Events Timeline since the death of
George Floyd describing the STN Collective selection process, and
references to the City Council Resolution 2021-01.
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Calendar of Events leading to Say Their Names Proposed Gift to City
of Ashland.
May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed on live TV.
May 31, 2020 NBC news reports: Many in Ashland peacefully gather to
protest killing of George Floyd.
June 2020 T-Shirts and Banners placed on fence in Rail Road Park.
(STNs Coalition was later told that the T-Shirts and
Banners installation needed to be taken down.
Parks and Recreation Director explained the installation
would go through the Parks and Recreation
Commission Sign, Plaques and Memorials
Subcommittee.
Public Arts Commission (PAC) later added it would go
under the donations section of the Ashland Municipal
Code. See PAC meeting of April 16, 2021.) Chair
suggested informal meeting with commission members
to discuss and reviewed the AMC 2.29.130 Guidelines
for inclusion into the Ashland Public Art Collection.
October 8, 2020 First meeting with and initiated by City officials
regarding possible next steps for the STNs memorial.
November 18, 2020 Ashland City officials call a meeting to discuss a
permanent memorial for Rail Road Park outpouring of T-
Shirts and `Banners.
November, 18, 2020 Volunteers make public announcement/call to action for
community members: Excerpt: a team is
developing to work on creating a permanent art
installation along the fence we have an opportunity to
create a new winterized piece of art to hold
November 23, 2020 Ashland student Aidan Ellison killed.
February 27, 2021 The Say Their Names Coalition (STNs Coalition) is
formed with first collective meeting.
March 1, 2021 STNs Collective Selection panel email sent - confirms
composition of panel, shares preparation materials and
the meeting date.
March 9, 2021 Call for artist submissions sent to SOEquity and BASE
websites and all organizations involved emailed to their
lists draft of the call; in addition posters placed around
town and along the RR Park fence calling for input from
community and interested artists of color.
April 6, 2021 Public Arts Commission Their Names Coalition
made power point presentation. STNs selection process
described. City staff shared selection process,
and that it would proceed through the AMC Gift section.
2.29.110
Parks and Recreation (APRC) Director explained the
fence and path was on Ashland Parks and Recreation
property. STNs addressed question of whether (T-Shirts
and Banners) installation could remain on the fence?
APRC Director explained the fence and path was on
Ashland Parks and Recreation property and needed to
come down.
A Commissioner asked if STNs group had considered
other locations than Rail Road Park. STNs Ms.
Freedman response indicated STN open to another
location.
April 22, 2021 Community update goes to Facebook page and
mailing list.
May 4, 2021 STN meets with artist for Golden Connection at RR Park,
Jennifer Corio, to gain more understanding of the
process
May 13 - 24, 2021 Audio/video submissions from community on the
STN memorial means to for the Rogue World Music
Sound
May 28, 2021 Rogue World Music Festival STN poster in A Street
restaurant and at RR Park Their Names Memorial
June 9, 2021 STNs Collectives attends regular Ashland Parks and
Recreation Commission (APRC) meeting - requests
support for the process and sharing plan for community
involvement.
June 11, 2021 Ashland Tidings article Their Names Collective
requests project support from Ashland Parks and
Recreation Commission.
June 16, 2021 STNs Collective Press Release - Community Vote Goes
Out. June 19
July 19, 2021 One Month Community Voting period online opportunity
for viewing four proposals and voting on the BASE
website. Two in person viewing and voting
opportunities: Juneteenth at Pear Blossom Park (June
19) and Say their Names Memorial One Year Anniversary
Commemoration, RR Park (June 28) A community event
featuring several local residents of color.
July 20, 2021 Ashland City Council Business agenda item
Equity and Racial Justice Resolution No. 2021-
01 as an update on the Social Justice Equity and Racial
Justice Resolution is adopted. At Section 1. A.
Designate Social Equity and Racial Justice as a Value
Service in the City of strategic planning
process, . . 2.C. Display Black Lives Matter
signs at City-owned locations to offer visible and
immediate support for racial justice advocates in our
2.H. Determine the feasibility of a
mural project to provide a mode of artistic expression of
our commitment to making meaningful,
visible, and ongoing progress on social equity and
racial justice
July 22, 2021 Results of final two proposals sent to the artists -
Derrick and Micah pieces.
September 2, 2021 APRC reps meet with two finalists to show them the
(alternative ) site options for their art piece.
January 1 - 31, 2022 STNs Selection panel sign-up.
March1, 2022 Selection panel email sent - confirms: composition of
panel, shares prep materials and the meeting date.
March 28. 2022, STNs Collective Selection panel meets and decides
April 5, 2022, STNs Collective Selection panel decision shared with
artist.
June 8, 2022, STNs Collective attends regular APRC meeting and
presents formally to the APRC and requests support of
then process and sharing the plan for community
involvement. Director stated staff is looking for approval
of the site location from Commissioners and stated that
staff will work with the artist on lighting and that APRC
staff will be providing in-kind labor where possible.
Black stated Commissioners previously had expressed
support for the City of Ashland to provide financial
support as noted in the included in the
meeting packet. The staff report also included a map
identifying the location where the sculpture would be
placed. Tia Laida Fe from the Say Their Names
Collective and Micah Blacklight, the artist, spoke about
the community process that has led to this point.
Blacklight noted that he will be working closely with the
APRC staff to coordinate installation and lighting (which
wold copy with lighting policies) if the project secures
final approval from the City Council. Blacklight stated
that he will be seeking financial support form the City of
Ashland and acknowledged that support from APRC will
come in the form on (sic) In-kind labor regarding some
site preparation work.
M/S grant approval to re-locate the sculpture,
Crystalizing Our Call at Ashland Creek Park as identified
in the location All yes.
And M/S to support the request for financial
support from the City of Ashland and engineering and
installation. All yes.
June 16, 2022 STNs Collective Tia Laida Fe and local black artist Micah
Blacklight present his work to the Public Arts
Commission where it is unanimously approved (one
absent) and recommended for final approval by the City
Council.
August, 19, 2022 Public Arts Commission Review of Resolution to
Council of Say Their Names Collective Gift, of Micah
Blacklight work.
homelands we work -- the Ikirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well
as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here
today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and governments
and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first
stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we live and depend on: Tribes
with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland
Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous
inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma, Athabaskan people. We also recognize
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DRAFT for 9/16/22 1.
Commissioners and Liaisons: For your review and suggestions.
A Proposed Annual report to the Ashland City Council of the Public
Arts Commission (PAC) activities September, 2021 to August, 2022.
Members of the City Council, it has been an active year for the
advisory Public Arts Commission (PAC) in its stewardship and
advocacy roles for Public Art in Ashland. Public Art enhances the
richness of our culturally endowed community for locals and tourists
alike. Art is subjective. Public art serves many roles including;
entertainment, education, attracting tourism, social commentary and
defining our values and identity.
This past year: Consultation with the Say Their Names Collective
continued. Past Chair Longshore presented the City and PAC 2020
Power of Public video for an OLLI group. PAC endorsed the
Fringe Festival Commissioners attended the AHS
Truth to Power BIPOC Mural celebration. The Chair introduced the on
line PAC Box for maintaining records of institutional memory to
benefit members, new members and provide context for actions.
Chair Longshore presented images of the Golden Connections MAP
HUB Spoke Medallions during consultation with the Historic
Commission. Ashland Gallery Association Board attendance by PAC
began. PAC welcomed Council liaison Seffinger and acknowledged
with great appreciation outgoing liaison Councilor Jensen. APRC
updates were presented by liaison Lewis. Commissioner Smith
provided an update on an building wall proposed trompe-
mural gift by internationally known and local artist/muralist John
Pugh. PAC endorsed Otter-Lifter Canoe for installation on
school district property along Siskiyou Blvd. It was a gift of local
artist Dan Wapapah. A Golden Connections interpretive plaque was
approved. PAC acknowledged by resolution the outstanding
2.
leadership of outgoing Chair Longshore. Commissioner Preskenis
provided an overview of Public Art with an Equity Lens. Guest Mayor
Akins discussed contributions of public art in Ashland, suggesting a
plaza recognition of Indigenous the Crow
First Friday public art presentations began. Say Their Names
Collective presented a selected work to acknowledge Black and
People Of lives lost to violence with a permanent Sculpture,
Future: Crystalizing Our PAC endorsed for Council
acceptance the design conception of this gift to the City. A second
presentation of an Equity Lens for Public Art was reviewed. Meetings
begin with a Say Their Names Collective
project discussion included presentations by Counselors Seffinger
and Du Quenne. PAC again endorsed the proposed Micah Blacklight
concept for Council acceptance. PAC adopted an expanded Land
Acknowledgement, and moved forward the project for painting ODOT
utility boxes on Siskiyou
Ken Engelund, Chair, Public Arts Commission.
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